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argument

[ahr-gyuh-muhnt] / ˈɑr gjə mənt /




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I am 100% aware that you don’t mention money, but it seems like you would be staring a gift horse in the mouth by persisting with this argument.

From MarketWatch Aug. 1, 2026

Is there precedent for this sort of argument?

From Slate Jul. 31, 2026

Readers continued the argument in the comments; the responses from veterans drew upon their experiences in the military.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 30, 2026

While the full details of the reasons for the appeal are yet to be published, the BBC understands they relate to Huda Ammori's argument that the ban breaches human rights.

From BBC Jul. 30, 2026

He would have said the melting road was normal and meant it, coming up with some argument to explain it away.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz

The documents make it clear that the plan and Fifa's arguments never really stacked up.

From BBC Aug. 1, 2026

Next week, Preddy will hear arguments on whether Zhou can continue to keep the boys in California or must return them to Florida while the case is decided.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 31, 2026

On Aug. 6, a judge is scheduled to hear arguments in the case.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 28, 2026

The fact that human-rights organizations globally and in Israel cite scholarly publications to support their arguments cannot be the basis for arguing the existence of an antisemitic conspiracy.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 28, 2026

I thought of Elmer Ren and Karl’s barn fire and broken fence and bit back any more arguments.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson




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